The TLR Reflex: Clear Signs, Causes, and Integration Tips

Postural and landau reflex clinical examination...

Tummy time isn’t just for babies and it isn’t just about preventing flat heads! This prone position helps to integrate infant reflexes, allowing their brains and bodies to learn to defy gravity, develop muscle tone and integrate the vestibular system. The Landau reflex is when babies are lifting their arms and legs off the floor and they are flying like Superman! The TLR has two positions- when the baby looks down their body flexes and curls up and when they look up their body extends or straigh

Belly to Back ROLLING can be a BEAST! A lot of babies really struggle with this direction due to- 👉 The Landau Reflex- a natural reflex that causes the baby to “swim” during tummy time, bringing the arms out to the side 👉 Decreased arm strength- if babies can’t push up through their arms and weight shift side to side 👉 Decreased core strength- babies core needs to be actively engaged to turn over Different babies respond to different techniques so give any of these a try and see how they go!

Dr. Lisa Dennis, PT, DPT, PCS | The Landau reflex starts appearing as early as 3-4 months with baby lifting their head and shoulders while in prone or supported under... | Instagram